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to slap somebody on the wrist
to slap somebody on the wrist
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to give someone a mild warning or punish them in a way that is not harsh
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Idiom
Informal
Exemple
The boss often slaps employees on the wrist for minor mistakes.
a slap on the wrist
01
a light or mild punishment for a wrongdoing that has little or no significant impact or consequence
IdiomExemple
After causing a minor disturbance in class, the student received a mere slap on the wrist from the teacher, who hoped it would serve as a warning.
